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Bliss Carman, poet of the Confederation group

Bliss Carman, 1903 (Pirie MacDonald, Library of Congress).
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Bliss Carman, born in Fredericton, wrote lyrical, mystical poetry reflecting his love of nature and the Maritimes. As a literary editor in New York and Boston he promoted many Canadian authors, and as a member of the Confederation group of poets he was one of Canada’s most recognized poets at home and abroad.

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Carman as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

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Bliss Carman National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text